MUSC’s Midlands expansion links more sites to No. 1 hospital in state
August 5, 2021Joanne Carelli is thrilled that the downtown Columbia hospital where she’s worked for 43 years is now part of MUSC Health’s new Midlands Division. She’s pleased not only as a…
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Sterlite Technologies signs 10-year lease at Weston-owned manufacturing facility in Lugoff
August 5, 2021
Colliers | South Carolina’s Chuck Salley, SIOR, Dave Mathews, SIOR, Thomas Beard and John Peebles represented Weston Inc. in a 10-year, 168,000-square-foot lease for Sterlite Technologies at 2 Business Parkway…
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SC Economics welcomes Megan Freiburger as Project Manager of Student Programs
August 5, 2021
The South Carolina Council on Economic Education is pleased to welcome Megan Freiburger, former math teacher at Meadow Glen Middle School, to the SC Economics team as our Project Manager…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union and Sumter City Credit Union announce merge agreement
August 5, 2021
Sumter City Credit Union and SAFE Federal Credit Union are pleased to announce an agreement to merge. The combined credit unions will operate as SAFE Federal Credit Union. During the…
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Congressman Clyburn announces more than $520 million in funding for South Carolina colleges and universities
August 5, 2021
Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn announced that South Carolina colleges and universities will receive more than $520 million in federal funding made available through the American Rescue Plan. This funding…
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S.C. leaders aim to preserve lands in the Palmetto State
August 4, 2021By W. Thomas Smith Jr. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, S.C. Floodwater Commission Chairman Tom Mullikin, S.C. Senator George “Chip” Campsen, S.C. Senator Ronnie Sabb, and others met Tues., Aug.…
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Barnes Alford attorneys selected as Midlands Legal Elites
August 4, 2021
Barnes Alford attorneys Weldon R. Johnson, David G. Wolff, Kay Gaffney Crowe, Alan J. Reyner, Richard C. Thomas, Robert T. Strickland, Curtis W. Dowling, Matthew G. Gerrald, Emily Collins Brown,…
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AllSouth hosts food drive to benefit Harvest Hope
August 4, 2021
As the world slowly starts to open up and the economy begins to recover, food insecurity continues to be a major issue facing our community. To help meet this growing…
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MECART, Inc. establishing operations in Greenville County
August 4, 2021
$2 million investment will create 50 new jobs MECART, Inc., a leader in cleanroom environments and a manufacturer of custom-designed acoustical modular buildings, today announced plans to establish operations in…
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2021 Gamecock Central Kickoff Party at Steel Hands Brewing
August 4, 2021
Part pep rally. Part concert. All party. Steel Hands Brewing announced the 2021 Gamecock Central Kickoff Party at Steel Hands Brewing which will take place on Friday, August 20th, 2021.…
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S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces return of $35 million in unclaimed funds to South Carolinians
August 3, 2021
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced today that $35.3 million in unclaimed property has been returned to South Carolinians in the fiscal year that ended June 30. “We appreciate our partners…
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Harvest Hope receives $100K equitable food access grant from Starbucks to support communities disproportionately affected by hunger
August 3, 2021
Harvest Hope Food Bank received a $100,000 equitable food access grant from Starbucks to help increase access to nutritious food among households with individuals who are Black, Indigenous, and People…
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Don’t Miss the Next Eat Learn Grow Series on 8/11
August 3, 2021
Eat Learn Grow – Small Business Consulting Series | Hosted by Karen R. Jenkins from KRJ Consulting August 11th at 11:30 am The next Eat Learn Grow Session is right…
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Reserve Studies, Sustainable Budgets Protect Homeowners Everywhere
August 3, 2021
As first responders sifted through the wreckage of Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida recently seeking unaccounted-for residents, America’s attention shifted to determining the cause of the tragedy… and how…
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Colliers | South Carolina hires Jered Wooten as a Property Manager in Columbia
August 3, 2021
Colliers | South Carolina announced that Jered Wooten has joined the company as a Property Manager in the Columbia office. “We are thrilled to have Jered join our team,” said…
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Mask Up, Mask Down: In Reversal, Health Officials Recommend Masks for Fully-Vaccinated Individuals. What is the Potential Impact on Employer Immunity?
August 3, 2021
By Brittany Clark On July 27, 2021, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance on masking and other health measures in light of the rise in coronavirus…
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Colliers Report: Logistics, capital investments and new jobs boost South Carolina industrial demand
August 3, 2021
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Market Highlights This quarter record-breaking container movements through the coastal and inland ports caused by e-commerce and manufacturing demand, statewide infrastructure improvements, $832…
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Marketing Minute: Changing Careers
August 3, 2021
Marketing Minute with Beverly Bowers, NP Strategy Gone are the days where you picked one job straight out of college, clocked in, clocked out, and continue the routine until you…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
August 3, 2021
ADOH Scientific, LLC, GeoGraph Technologies, LLC, Infintium Fuel Cell Systems, Inc., and LifeTagger LLC have been accepted as South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) Member Companies. As Member Companies, they will…
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Donation benefits workforce development in South Carolina Midlands
August 3, 2021
Strategic Development Group has given $12,000 to the Midlands Technical College Foundation to fund scholarships for students in QuickJobs. “MTC’s QuickJobs training programs are a proven contributor to workforce preparation…
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Two new members join Healthy Learners Board of Trustees
August 3, 2021
Healthy Learners announces the addition of Shenequa Coles and Shawn Suber, Ph.D., to the Healthy Learners Board of Trustees. Healthy Learners is a faith-based non-profit that works collaboratively with communities,…
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Panera Bread locations in South Carolina to host hiring event Aug 5th
August 3, 2021
JUST WALK IN! HIRING ALL SHIFTS / ALL POSITIONS! Company is hiring Restaurant Managers, Overnight Bakers, Catering Coordinators and Hourly Associates. Apply in person and get a FREE bakery treat and…
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Shenandoah Growers, Inc. establishing high-tech indoor farm in Anderson County
August 3, 2021
Shenandoah Growers, Inc., a national leader in commercially advanced indoor agriculture, today broke ground on its next indoor ‘Biofarm,’ located in Anderson County. The project will create 50 local, well-paying jobs.…
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Congressman Clyburn announces nearly $3 million in African American civil rights grants for South Carolina
August 3, 2021Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn announced the National Park Service will award nearly $3 million to seven projects in South Carolina to help preserve the sites and history related to…
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Richland Library ends 2021 Summer Learning Challenge on a high note
August 2, 2021
Richland Library is ending our 2021 Summer Learning Challenge on a high note. Join us for Elena Moon Park from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Saturday, August 14 on our Facebook…
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Record turnout for 10th annual Guardians of the Night
August 2, 2021By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Runners participating in GUARDIANS OF THE NIGHT, a 5K run in support of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s (RCSD) K9 teams (dogs and handlers), turned…
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Richland Library discusses peak of hurricane season with local experts
August 2, 2021
Richland Library wants to keep you and your family ahead of the storm by having an engaged conversation on weather patterns, potential storm impact and storm preparedness. Join us for…
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Former federal prosecutor Jim May joins Wyche, P.A. as a member of the firm
August 2, 2021
Veteran federal prosecutor to join the firm’s litigation practice group and lead governmental investigations and white-collar defense practice Wyche, a leading full-service law firm with three offices across South Carolina,…
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Index ranks South Carolina tourists among the most polite in America
August 2, 2021NextVacay.com devised a ‘tourist politeness index’ to ascertain, state by state, which Americans have the best and worst reputations when they vacation domestically. Alaskans ranked the most polite tourists. Interactive…
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Richland Library Friends and Foundation looks to expand its collection of books, music & movies
August 2, 2021
Whether you’re reorganizing, purging or moving, the Richland Library Friends and Foundation is asking for the donation of your books, CDs and DVDs. During the month of August, it’s hosting…
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Detwiler, Duggan named to 2020 ‘Legal Elite’
August 2, 2021
Two members with Callison Tighe & Robinson have been recognized as among Columbia Business Monthly’s Legal Elite of the Midlands list for 2021. Rick Detwiler, who was also on the…
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Babcock listed among “Legal Elite of the Midlands”
August 2, 2021
Keith Babcock, a founding partner of Lewis Babcock, is listed in the newest edition of “Legal Elite of the Midlands,” an annual guide to the area’s top attorneys. Babcock is…
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All Burnette Shutt & McDaniel attorneys listed in Legal Elite
August 2, 2021
All eight attorneys at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel are listed in the newest edition of “Legal Elite of the Midlands,” an annual guide to the region’s top lawyers. Five are…
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Moore Bradley Myers lands 13 on statewide Elite List of Lawyers
August 2, 2021
Thirteen Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) attorneys are among the new listing of top attorneys across South Carolina. The list, the 2021 Legal Elite, is published statewide in Greater Columbia Business…
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CAE midyear passenger traffic numbers higher than projected
July 30, 2021
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is reporting higher than projected numbers at the midway point in the 2021 calendar year. “The rate at which passengers have returned to air travel…
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McKay Firm lands six on Legal Elite
July 30, 2021
Six attorneys from The McKay Firm have been named to the 2021 Legal Elite by Columbia Business Monthly. The attorneys selected represent the top tier in their practice areas in…
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Councilman Joseph Dickey selected for Legal Elite
July 30, 2021
Joseph D. Dickey, Jr., managing partner of the Dickey Law Group, has been selected as a 2021 “Legal Elite” by Integrated Media Publishing, the publishers of Greater Columbia Business Monthly,…
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Cason Development Group and Cohn Corporation bringing apartments to Main Street
July 29, 2021Cason Development Group and Cohn Corporation are expected to start work in August on restoring and renovating 1813 Main St. for 28-30 market-rate apartments. The project is the first of…
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Midlands Gang and Fugitive Task Forces merge
July 29, 2021
Agency collaboration aids in thwarting violent criminal activity By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The multi-agency Midlands Gang Task Force (MGTF) and the Midlands Fugitive Task Force (MFTF) joined forces in…
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Marketing Your CRE Property through the pandemic age: What We’re Doing Differently
July 29, 2021
It’s been over a year since the appearance of Covid-19 which has changed lives and businesses across the globe. Despite decreasing local case numbers and widespread availability of vaccines, Covid-19…
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DHEC recommends vaccinations, mask use, in school guidance for K-12 2021-2022 academic year
July 29, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has issued its COVID-19 interim guidance for K-12 schools as students, teachers, parents, and staff all prepare for the 2021-2022…
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Magnus Development to break ground on 321 Logistics with 68,040 square feet pre-leased
July 29, 2021
Colliers facilitated the lease for CED Greentech at Magnus Development’s newest industrial development in Lexington County Industrial Park. Magnus Development is breaking ground on their newest industrial development, 321 Logistics,…
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The McKay Firm welcomes two new attorneys
July 29, 2021
The McKay Firm is pleased to introduce Joe Catalano and Tony Ibarra The McKay Firm’s community of trusted legal counsel to serve as additional original voices to various client needs.…
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DHEC issues updated wildfire smoke alert
July 28, 2021
South Carolinians should be aware of the continued risk for health effects related to smoke that originated from wildfires burning across parts of central and western Canada and the western…
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Daybreak LifeCare Center announces new Executive Director
July 28, 2021
Daybreak LifeCare Center announces that Eddie Benton has been selected as its new Executive Director. For the past five years, Benton served as Chair of the Board of Directors for…
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Colliers Report: Columbia industrial vacancy rate at an all-time low
July 28, 2021
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Market Highlights The overall industrial vacancy rate is at an all-time low of 3.97% in the Columbia industrial market. During the second quarter…
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Richland Library publishes work of local youth with Kids in Print 2021
July 28, 2021
Richland Library is releasing Kids in Print 2021, an annual literary magazine that showcases the talents of young people across the Midlands. Children and teens, ages six to 18, have…
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Columbia Museum of Art’s board of trustees adds eight new members
July 28, 2021
The Columbia Museum of Art announces eight members elected to serve on its board of trustees for the 2021 – 2022 term: Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis, Joseph Bruce, Suzanne Hulst…
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Jim Hudson Automotive Group donates 9 millionth meal to Harvest Hope
July 28, 2021To celebrate the 10th annual Hudson 2000 Sales Race event, the Jim Hudson Automotive Group donated one million meals to Harvest Hope Food Bank. This year’s donation marks the 9…
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Malouf Companies establishing operations in Laurens County
July 28, 2021
$47.2 million investment will create 240 new jobs Malouf Companies (Malouf), a diverse consumer goods business, today announced plans to establish operations in Laurens County. The $47.2 million investment will create…
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